Why did immigration to the U.S. decrease after WW1?

After the war, government restrictions prevented emigration from countries

Why did Allied leaders reject many of President Wilson's ideas at the Paris Peace Conference?

They did not support Wilson and wanted to weaken Germany

What effect did Germany's unrestricted submarine warfare against Britain Have on balance of power in WW1?

The U.S. entered the conflict, siding w/ the Allied Powers against Germany

Admittance into the United States through Ellis Island was largely dependent on

the validity of the immigrant’s stateside sponsor.

In the 19th century, tenements such as this were examples of

the social issues affecting urbanization

What effect did the growth of the Populist Party have on the two major political parties of the time?

It pressured them to consider endorsing some new demands.

What was one advantage of urbanization for poor workers who migrated to cities in the late 19th century?

They were able to provide their children with educational opportunities

How did Henry Ford contribute to the explosive growth of the U.S. economy?

He increased productivity & improved working conditions through innovation

How did World War I affect the U.S. economy?

It encouraged the increased production of food and materials

What happened in 1929 as a result of stock speculation?

Investors lost their expected profits and faced economic devastation

What effect did the phrase "Remember the Maine!" have on public opinion in the United States?

It encouraged anger toward Spain and helped lead to war.

What is the most likely reason this cartoon includes the rider with a newspaper rising from his helmet?

It represents muckrakers who support progressive causes through their work

The strength of political machines was typically built on

support from large immigrant groups.

The Zimmermann Note proposed

that in case of war, Mexico join with Germany against the United States

What events prompted the Red Scare?

Communist revolutions in Europe

This political cartoon makes the suggestion that

Taft did not continue Roosevelt's policies.

What does the 1917 political cartoon illustrate?

The failed attempts to stop the passage of the 18th Amendment

What effect did installment buying have on the U.S. economy?

The economy grew as Americans purchased goods. Otherwise, they can't buy!

One major reason for the growth in urbanization between 1860 and 1900 was

many factory jobs were located in cities near transportation routes

studbud

American History Semester Review (New 2019)

90 termsStudBud Administration176 plays

Imported from external platform

Flashcards90 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 90

Answers

1
Flew across the Atlantic in 33 hours from New York to Paris
Charlie Chaplin
Babe Ruth
Charles Lindbergh
flapper
2
Home run king
Louis Armstrong
Babe Ruth
Langston Hughes
Bessie Smith
3
Why did immigration to the U.S. decrease after WW1?
Anti-immigration laws targeted the poor, uneducated immigrants from Russia
Europeans had more opportunities in their own countries
The Red Scare fear resulted in immigration quotas
After the war, government restrictions prevented emigration from countries
4
Why did Allied leaders reject many of President Wilson's ideas at the Paris Peace Conference?
They did not support Wilson and wanted to weaken Germany
Wilson's demands for reparations from Germany were too harsh
The leaders were suspicious of Wilson; feared U.S. might be too powerful
The Allied leaders wanted a UN, which would be stronger than the League
5
What effect did Germany's unrestricted submarine warfare against Britain Have on balance of power in WW1?
Britain aligned with the Central Powers against Germany
The U.S. entered the conflict, siding w/ the Allied Powers against Germany
Russia, initially an ally of Germany, switched sides to support Britain
Britain ignored the submarine attacks; maintained its fight against Russia
6
Admittance into the United States through Ellis Island was largely dependent on
the immigrant’s social standing in his or her home country.
the applicability of vocational skills the immigrant possesses.
the validity of the immigrant’s stateside sponsor.
how many children for whom the immigrant was seeking citizenship.
7
In the 19th century, tenements such as this were examples of
the social issues affecting urbanization
how foreign policies affected economic issues in cities
the social issues affecting rural development
demographic shifts from urban to rural areas
8
1862 law that gave 160 acres of land to citizens willing to live on and cultivate if for five years.
Homestead Act
political machines
spoils system
Populist Party
9
Movement of African Americas in the 20^th century from the rural south to north.
League of Nations
Great Migration
African American Migration to the south
14 points
10
The rapid manufacture of large numbers of identical products.
mass production
Model T
Palmer Raids
installment buying
11
What effect did the growth of the Populist Party have on the two major political parties of the time?
It pressured them to consider endorsing some new demands.
It helped them to strengthen and fund their campaigns.
It drew support away from the Republican Party, allowing the Democratic Par
It threatened to replace them as the most prominent political party.
12
What was one advantage of urbanization for poor workers who migrated to cities in the late 19th century?
They had access to electricity and other technologies
They had access to sufficient helathcare
They were able to provide their children with educational opportunities
They earned wages that enabled them to have a higher standard of living.
13
American musical based on improvisation and blending blues, ragtime, and European based music
Jazz
Hip-Hop
Blues
Folk
14
The most popular film star.
Langston Hughes
Charles Lindbergh
Charlie Chaplin
Bessie Smith
15
How did Henry Ford contribute to the explosive growth of the U.S. economy?
He increased productivity & improved working conditions through innovation
He improved advertising as a way to encourage consumer activity
He sparked a transportation revolution by inventing the first automobile
He devised a credit system so that more people could own automobiles
16
Process in which employers negotiate with labor unions about hours, wages, and other working conditions.
Laissez-Faire
collective bargaining
socialism
Social Darwinism
17
Term Mark Twain to describe the Post Reconstruction era which was characterized by a facade of prosperity.
urbanization
Gilded Age
urbanization
Americanization programs
18
A policy of relief, recovery, and reform
Great Society
Square Deal
New Frontier
New Deal
19
How did World War I affect the U.S. economy?
It strengthened the system of free enterprise
It limited the government's regulation of the economy
It halted domestic production as most workers left to fight in the war
It encouraged the increased production of food and materials
20
Rising prices
inflation
18th Amendment
Prohibition
Red Scare
21
Belief that native born Americans are better than immigrants
Americanization programs
Gilded Age
nativists
nativism
22
What happened in 1929 as a result of stock speculation?
Investors lost their expected profits and faced economic devastation
The Federal Reserve had to make more money to match the stock market
Investors became wealthy and helped stimulate the economy
Increased consumer spending led to greater production
23
The most powerful African American literary voice in the 1920’s
Chuck Berry
Charlie Chaplin
Bessie Smith
Langston Hughes
24
Multi-story building divided into apartments to house as many families as possible.
two story buildings
dumbell apartments
apartment buildings
tenements
25
A region dominated and controlled by an outside power
jingoism
suffrage
Yellow Press
Spheres of Influence
26
People’s Party to advocate a larger money supply and other economic reforms.
political machine
Populist Party
Homestead Act
spoils system
27
African American novelists, poets, and artists celebrated their culture
The Renaissance
The 1920's
Louis Armstrong
The Harlem Renaissance
28
Another form of buying on credit
buying on margin
Prohibition
installment buying
Mass production
29
What effect did the phrase "Remember the Maine!" have on public opinion in the United States?
It encouraged a spirit of reconciliation with Spain.
It encouraged anger against the imperialists in the United States.
It encouraged anger toward Spain and helped lead to war.
It encouraged anger at ordinary Cubans.
30
What is the most likely reason this cartoon includes the rider with a newspaper rising from his helmet?
It represents muckrakers who support progressive causes through their work
The figure is crusading to protect newspapers.
The figure represents corrupt leaders protected by the newspaper industry
The figure is crusading against newspapers.
31
The belief held by some in the late 19th century that certain nations and races were superior to others.
socialism
Social Darwinism
monopoly
free enterprise
32
The strength of political machines was typically built on
laws for civil service reform.
. resistance to federal corruption.
support from large immigrant groups.
high levels of political participation.
33
Police arrested thousands of people, some who were radicals and some who were simply immigrants from Europe
Palmer Raids
Prohibition
Parker Raids
mass production
34
African American artists, poets, and novelists celebrated their culture
Harlem Renaissance
Red Scare
18th Amendment
inflation
35
System under which the means of production are publicly controlled and regulated rather than owned by individuals
Social Darwinism
free enterprise
socialism
monopoly
36
Fear that communists were working to destroy the American way of life
Prohibition
Red Scare
inflation
Harlem Renaissance
37
The political machines of the parties were powerful in large part due to the
election system
spoils system
tariff debate
civil service
38
Practice of making high risk investment in hopes of getting a high return.
Buying on margin
installment buying
gambling
speculation
39
The Zimmermann Note proposed
an attack on the United States by Germany
that in case of war, Mexico join with Germany against the United States
that Germany declare war on the United States
an invasion of the United States by Mexico
40
Consumer would make a small down payment and then pay off the rest of the debt in regular monthly payments
buying on margin
mass production
Model T
Installment buying
41
What events prompted the Red Scare?
Attacks against the American Civil Liberties Union
The Palmer Raids
The trials of Sacco and Vanzetti
Communist revolutions in Europe
42
This political cartoon makes the suggestion that
Roosevelt was pleased with Taft's policies.
Taft wanted to continue Roosevelt’s legacy.
Taft's policies and Roosevelt's policies were identical.
Taft did not continue Roosevelt's policies.
43
What does the 1917 political cartoon illustrate?
The public concerns about the effectiveness of the 18th Amendment
The failed attempts to stop the passage of the 18th Amendment
The public concerns about the passage of the 19th Amendment
Strong public support for the 19th Amendment
44
What effect did installment buying have on the U.S. economy?
The economy grew as Americans purchased goods. Otherwise, they can't buy!
The economy slowed because credit was unavailable to many consumers
It grew. Buying of resources helped manufactures make more goods
The economy slowed because interest rates on installment plans were high
45
Exclusive control by one company over an entire industry.
free enterprise
Social Darwinism
monopoly
collective bargaining
46
"Empress of the Blues"
Janet Jackson
Bessie Smith
Charlie Chaplin
Langston Hughes
47
One major reason for the growth in urbanization between 1860 and 1900 was
many new immigrants wre unable to find work on Midwestern farms
politicans in major cities demanded fair working conditions for laborers
many factory jobs were located in cities near transportation routes
the upper-middle class was prosperous and able to afford city dwellings
48
The idea that President Wilson explained was the basis of a program he called
The New Freedom
The New Nationalism
The Square Deal
The Fair Deal
49
Constitutional amendment banning the manufacture, distribution, and sale of alcohol
inflation
18th Amendment
Prohibition
Harlem Renaissance
50
Expansion of cities and or an increase in the number of people living in them.
suburbs
urbanization
tenements
urban dwellings
51
Absence of government control over private business
socialism
free enterprise
monopoly
Laissez-Faire
52
A philosophy based on the idea of progress which asserts the advancement in Science, technology, and economic developmen
jingoism
Yellow Press
suffrage
Progressivism
53
How did Eleanor Roosevelt contribute to women's rights?
She provided women with unprecedented access to the President
She became the 1st female to serve as a member of the cabinet
She effectively ended gender discrimination in the U.S.
She reinforced the ceremonial significance of the office of the 1st lady.
54
Why did immigration to the U.S. decrease after World War I?
Anti-immigration laws targeted poor uneducated immigrants from Russia
Europeans had more opportunities in their own countries
The Red Scare after World War I resulted in immigration quotas
Government restrictions prevented emigration from European countries.
55
Why did many banks fail in 1929?
The Federal Reserve decreased the money supply
Depositors withdrew their money all at once
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates
Corruption plagued the banking system
56
The unofficial ambassador of jazz
Louis Armstrong
Prince (Roger Nelson)
Buddy Holiday
Elivis Presley
57
Sensational stories and exaggerated headlines in order to promote readership.
spheres of influence
Progressivism
suffrage
Yellow Press
58
October 29, 1929. Share prices on the New York Stock Exchange completely collapsed, becoming a pivotal factor in the GD!
Black Thursday
Black Wednesday
Black Tuesday
Black Friday
59
How did the Great Depression affect employment in the U.S.?
Almost 1/4th of most workers lost their jobs
Many workers fled the country in search of foreign employment
about 1/2 of all laborers were forced to work longer hours
Most businesses could not fill the growing demand for more workers
60
Between 1860 and 1900, a primary cause of migration from rural to urban areas was?
lack of rural housing as building slowed.
inflationary pressure on crop prices.
increasing economic opportunity in cities.
government resettlement policies.
61
World organization established after WW1 to promote peace among countries
Warsaw Pact
League of Nations
Great Migration
14 points
62
How did large cities in the late 1800's deal with the growing problem of crime?
City officials instituted a strict curfew for citizens, even factory worker
Street gangs were pitted against each other through law enforcement
City planners installed emergency call boxes on most street corners
Professional, uniformed police officers were put on patrol in neighborhoods
63
A reliable car the average American could afford
installment buying
Tesla
buying on margin
Model T
64
A boss or small group commands support of a corps of supporters and businesses.
Populist Party
Political Machine
Homestead Act
spoils system
65
Department stores became popular in the late 1800's because
they advertised widely and carried high-quality goods at fair prices.
they were the cheapest places for people in the city to shop.
they carried only luxury goods, which appealed to the trend of conspicuous
they each created a unique brand by specializing in one kind of product.
66
Central and Southern Great Plains in the 1930's when the region suffered from drought and dust storms.
Dust Bowl
Tsunami
Earthquake
hurricane
67
Of which literary movement or group is this work by Ernest Hemingway representative?
Modernists
Harlem Renaissance
Lost Generation
Muckrakers
68
Belief that assimilating immigrants into American society would make them loyal citizens.
tenements
Americanization programs
nativism
Gilded Age
69
What is an example of a "pull" factor that brought immigrants to the U.S.?
economic opportunity in the United States
wars abroad that forced people to flee their homes
land reform abroad that displaced farmers
anti-Catholic sentiment in the United States
70
The right to vote
jingoism
Voting Rights Act of
Progressivism
suffrage
71
How was the United States affected by the conclusion of the Spanish-American War?
The U.S. economy suffered; weapons & supplies decreased
U.S. gained military victory without loss of lives
The wars end had economic benefits and increased political influence to U.S
The U.S. turned inward; chose domestic issues rather than foreign policy
72
What innovation in the automobile industry does this photo best illustrate?
strict worker safety rules
customized production
the forty-hour work week
the assembly line
73
Freedom of private business to organize and operate for profit in a competitive system.
free enterprise
Laissez-Faire
monopoly
socialism
74
The banning of alcohol use
installment buying
Prohibition
mass production
Palmer Raids
75
How did many American women experience change during the 1920's?
They participated in professional sports
They joined the movement for women's suffrage
They became flappers and left traditional family life behind
They expanded their professional and intellectual lives
76
A higher standard of living for the middle class was increasingly identified with
the opportunity to earn a college degree.
the opportunity to buy a second home.
the ability to hold a job in a recession.
the ability to purchase mass-produced products.
77
How did the U.S. government encourage American industry in the late 19th century?
by enforcing the 14th Amendment
by subsidizing the steel industry
by passing laws to protect workers
by enacting protective tariffs
78
How did the Treaty of Paris lead to complications after the Spanish-American War?
Conflicts didn't resolve between Spain and the U.S.; leading to outbreaks
Spain's influence declined, this encouraged the U.S. to seek new colonies
The U.S. acquired the Philippines; leading to a debate over America's role
Spain thought the treaty was unfair; and sanctioned the U.S.
79
What effect did mass transportation have on cities & surrounding suburbs?
Suburban growth decreased until automobiles were widely available
Cities grew more slowly as people moved to rural areas
Suburbs grew as workers used mass transportation to travel to jobs in city
Cities grew rapidly as people moved to urban areas from surrounding suburbs
80
What most likely happened after the stock market crash in 1929?
All nations repaid their international war loans
The U.S. agricultural sector experienced a surge in productivity
European economies flourished at the expense of the U.S. economy
The world entered a severe economic depression
81
Giving jobs and appointments to its supporters rather than to people based on their qualifications.
Populist Party
Homestead Act
political machine
spoils system
82
A young woman with short skirts and rouged cheeks who had her hair cropped like a bob
Charlie Chaplin
flapper
Bessie Smith
Louis Armstrong
83
aggressive nationalism
suffrage
jingoism
Progressivism
Yellow Press
84
Why did Henry Ford institute the “five dollar day, forty-hour week?”
One of Ford’s competitors started a similar plan, & Ford had to do the same
Ford was researching and suggested that workers need more time to rest
Ford gave his workers more money & time. They could become his customers
With more money and time, workers could enroll in night school
85
What effect did the Twenty-first Amendment have on the sale of illegal alcohol in the United States?
It strengthened regulations prohibiting the sale of alcohol
It made the production and distribution of alcohol legal in the U.S
It made alcohol legal only in the states that ratified the amendment
It encouraged bootleggers to continue sales of illegal alcohol
86
List of terms for resolving WW1 and future wars outlined by Woodrow Wilson.
14 Points
NATO
Warsaw Pact
League of Nations
87
Which 1929 event sparked a chain reaction that led to the Great Depression?
The Federal Reserve outlawed speculation
Bandits robbed banks across the country
Herbert Hoover became president
The stock market crashed
88
The first movie with synchronized sound to action.
The Jazz Singer
The Last Skywalker
Back to the Future
Jazz
89
The forbidding by law of manufacture, transport, and sale of alcohol
Red Scare
21st Amendment
Prohibition
18th Amendment
90
How does this photo of the Brooklyn Bridge reflect the technological innovations of the late nineteenth century?
Steel was a necessary component for the construction.
Steam engines were integral to the building of the bridge.
Concrete was needed for the bridge’s frame.
Hydroelectric power helped raise heavy materials during construction.

American History Semester Review (New 2019) Flashcards | StudBud